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(1) Discuss a Theme and Ideas for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr Celebration; and (2) If Decided, Approval of the Theme for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Meeting Date: October 27, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Troy / CM Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6011
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas – MLK Celebration and Juneteenth Advisory Committee (10/22/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (10/22/2026)
Department Approval: Tomás Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (10/22/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (1) discuss a theme and ideas for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr Celebration; and (2) if decided approval of the theme of the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee provides input on the planning and development of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Traditionally, the Advisory Committee has considered the national theme established by The King Center, which provides a unifying message for commemorations across the country. For its 2027 King Holiday Observance, The King Center has announced the theme:
"BELOVE. Heal Humanity. Honor Truth. Prioritize Justice. Practice Nonviolence365."
The national theme encourages individuals and communities to embrace love, confront injustice, acknowledge truth, and practice nonviolence as part of their daily lives.
The Committee may also develop a local theme that reflects the values, history, and aspirations of the Culver City community while honoring Dr. King's legacy.
For the 2027 celebration, the concept o...
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